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-Save the Date: North Central Chapter Fall Program
-Save the Date: North Central Chapter Fall Program
-AMWA Opportunities
-AMWA Opportunities
-Bulletin Board: Book Club
-Bulletin Board: Book Club
-Member News
-Member News
-Member Profile: Nissa Mollema
-Member Profile: Nissa Mollema
AMWA North Central Chapter Event
AMWA North Central Chapter Event
Please join the American Medical Writers Association North Central Chapter on Saturday, 1 November, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Northtown Anoka County Library (711 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine, MN) for a presentation on advancements in technology addressing neurological disorders. The discussion will include information on efforts that are in alignment with the national Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative.
Tim Denison, PhD, Sr. Engineering Director with Medtronic Neuromodulation, will be our guest speaker. Dr. Denison’s group is responsible for research and development of new technologies that help treat brain disease and other neurological disorders. A short question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Plan to “meet and greet” fellow AMWA members and newcomers from 11 to 11:30, followed by Dr. Denison’s presentation. After the program, for those who want, we’ll gather for lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Feel free to invite non-AMWA members who might be interested in this presentation. Send an RSVP to Theresa King-Hunter by Thursday, 30 October, if you plan to attend the event.
Shake, Rattle, and Rock Write!
Shake, Rattle, and Rock Write!
By Nissa Mollema
AMWA’s 74th annual conference in Memphis, Tennessee, kicked off on October 8, 2014. Over 800 medical writers and editors gathered for four days of networking, education, and good Southern food. The energy and excitement about the meeting was tangible among new attendees as well as seasoned AMWA members.
Festivities began on October 8th with a welcome reception in the exhibit hall. Friends reunited while sampling the assortment of appetizers and drinks. Exhibitors shared opportunities, while attendees exchanged business cards and requested resumes.
The opening session on October 9th featured the McGovern Medal Award Address and the President’s Award. The North Central Chapter proudly watched as Minnesota resident and Chapter secretary, Naomi Ruff, received the President’s Award for exceptional service at the AMWA Chapter level. The North Central Chapter continued to applaud as Gary Schwitzer, also a Minnesota resident and publisher of HealthNewsReview.org, gave an inspiring (and humorous) talk about health reporting and ethics.
The open sessions and conference workshops were soon underway. As usual, the open sessions were diverse and well developed. Popular sessions included advanced Microsoft Word techniques, breaking into regulatory writing, and project management. After a busy day, conference attendees joined their local chapter groups for the Chapter Greet-and-Go.
The North Central Chapter had over 20 attendees at the conference, and 8 members gathered for dinner at Bar Dog Tavern. Several members were first-time conference attendees, and dinner was an excellent opportunity to make connections with other local medical writers. Chapter members enjoyed several photo opportunities on the walk around downtown Memphis.
After a late night of celebration, the medical writers reunited for a continental breakfast with the exhibitors and a full day of sessions and awards. An open session on Medical Writing and Global Teams was presented by one global team—including a colleague participating from China via WebEx. The Sablack Awards Luncheon presentation was given by the recipient of the Swanberg award, Professor J. Patrick Barron. He discussed overcoming medical communication hurdles in Japan and Asia and opportunities for medical writers to bridge the gap.
The final day of the meeting concluded with more sessions, workshops, and the Alvarez Award closing address from Rosemary Gibson. Gibson’s talk, “Becoming a Medical Writer: the Journey and the Destination,” was an inspiration to those who are new to the field and an opportunity for reflection for experienced individuals. The meeting adjourned with more festivities—the 75th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration!
Join AMWA in 2015 for the annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas and help celebrate 75 years of AMWA.
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